Definition of generators:
(n) :
One who, or that which, generates, begets, causes, or produces.
(n) :
Especially, a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
(n) :
A piece of apparatus, equipment, etc, to convert or change energy from one form to another.
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(chemistry) An apparatus in which vapour or gas is formed from a liquid or solid by means of heat or chemical process, as a steam boiler, gas retort etc.
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(programming) A subordinate piece of code which, given some initial parameters, will generate multiple output values on request.
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(music) The principal sound or sounds by which others are produced; the fundamental note or root of the common chord; -- see also generating tone.